Syphilis and its Stages Quiz

Treponema pallidum is the causative agent of syphilis.

Syphilis is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.

Antibiotics are the primary treatment for syphilis.

Penicillin is commonly used for the treatment of syphilis.

A painless sore or ulcer appears in the primary stage of syphilis.

A rash on palms and soles is common in the secondary stage of syphilis.

Syphilis has a typical incubation period of 2-4 weeks after exposure.

VDRL or RPR are commonly used tests for diagnosing syphilis.

Men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of contracting syphilis.

Individuals treated for syphilis should undergo follow-up testing at 3 months.

The brain is most affected in the tertiary stage of syphilis.

Transmission of syphilis from a pregnant woman to her baby during childbirth is known as congenital syphilis.

Cough is not a typical symptom of neurosyphilis.

The visual system is primarily affected in ocular syphilis.

The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a temporary worsening of symptoms associated with the treatment of syphilis.

Congenital syphilis can affect infants in various ways, including premature birth, stillbirth, and developmental issues.